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Winds blow trishaw into Tissa Wewa

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4 days ago

May 28, 2025

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Strong winds sweeping across the Rajarata region caused an unusual accident in Anuradhapura yesterday (27), when a parked three-wheeler was blown over 50 meters and plunged into the Tissa Wewa

The three-wheeler, owned by a resident of Devanampiyathissapura, had been parked on the embankment road of the tank without its brakes engaged. The owner had left the vehicle to bathe nearby when powerful gusts pushed it at high speed into the water. As the vehicle rolled into the tank, the owner attempted to intervene but was forced to jump into the water and narrowly escaped injury, according to police reports.

The Anuradhapura Police Lifeguard Unit initially faced difficulty locating the submerged vehicle due to continued strong winds. A team of divers from the same unit was called in to assist with the recovery. After an intensive search, the three-wheeler was eventually located a few meters from the point where it had sunk.

The operation was carried out under the guidance of Senior Superintendent of Police Thilina Hewapathirana and involved officers from the Anuradhapura Divisional Lifeguard Unit.

(story & pics : dailynews.lk)

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COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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8 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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8 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.